Understanding Special Education in Grand Concourse and Morrisania
District 09 is geographically anchored by PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres.
The District 09 IEP Reality
District 09 is a high-need area with significant charter school penetration. A critical pain point for families is the phenomenon of charter schools "counseling out" students with special needs, often resulting in sudden mid-year transitions back to traditional public schools.
When these transitions occur, maintaining your child's service level is vital. Parents often face "crisis-management" scenarios and must leverage the New York IEP timeline to ensure the DOE provides immediate placement and continuity of services.
"In District 9, many parents feel their child is pushed out of charters right before state testing, leaving the local zoned school to pick up the pieces mid-year."
District 09 Profile
- Enrollment: 22,589 Students
- Borough: Bronx
- Primary Pain Point: Charter school pushout and mid-year placement crisis.
General Education Schools Parents Ask About
PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres
Morrisania
Families often explore this anchor school on Cromwell Ave when returning from charter placements.
PS 064 Pura Belpre
Walton Ave
Parents sometimes consider this location for its bilingual and ICT support options.
PS 170 Crotona Park East
Crotona Park
Families frequently ask about the availability of specialized seats in the Crotona Park corridor.
Disclaimer: This is not a recommendation. Placement is an IEP team decision.
Local District 09 Resources
District 09 Literacy & Dyslexia Support
Immediate academic intervention for students transitioning back to DOE schools from local charters.
List Your Practice HereDistrict 09 Neuropsychological Evaluations
Comprehensive testing to document student needs during mid-year placement appeals and CSE meetings.
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